Bullying Basics
What is bullying?
When someone uses their power to hurt, scare, leave out or make fun someone else.
Give an example of: Physical Bullying
Punching, kicking, smacking, etc.
What does it mean to be a bully?
Someone who uses power or strength to harm or intimidate others
What does it mean to be a victim of bullying?
The individual being hurt or scared by the bully
What is a bystander in a bullying situation?
The audience, those who are standing nearby or viewing the bullying scene but do not take part in it, they may choose to help/stand up for the victim or remain silent
When does bullying happen?
When fights happen over and over again with the same person
People bully other because of social, family and cultural issues
People bully others to feel like they have power, lack of attention, misdirection of negative feelings, popularity/to be "cool"
Give an example of: Verbal Bullying
Name calling, threatening, yelling, harassing, etc.
Approximately ___% of young people admit to bullying others at one point in time.
Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others at one point in time.
What can they do if they are getting bullied?
Tell a trusted friend
Tell your favourite teacher
Tell your school counsellor
Tell your parents or siblings
What can you do to support victims?
Don’t laugh
Don’t be an audience
Become the victim’s friend
Support them in private
If you notice someone playing alone, invite them to join you
Include the victim in your activities or groups
Tell an adult
Where does bullying happen?
Most commonly at school, where there is little to no adult supervision (hallways, washrooms, playground)
Give an example of: Social Bullying
Spreading rumors, talking behind someone's back, ruining relationships, etc.
They have a need of power and negative dominance, they are often rewarded for their behaviour (material or psychological rewards), they have hurt, frustrations, anger and/or difficulties at home or in the classroom and they take it out on others.
How can bullying affect someone?
- Lose motivation
- Have more violent behaviour
- Depression
- Physically harm themselves
- Higher risk of drug and alcohol abuse
- Higher high school drop out rates
- Suicide
If you are NOT part of the solution then you are...
Part of the problem
There is strength in numbers. Making sure we are stepping in and showing kindness to others. Paul Band has more caring people than bullies !
This type of bullying is on the rise. 42% of Canadian youth report being victims of this type of bullying.
Cyberbullying
Give an example of: Cyberbullying
Saying mean things online about someone, hacking another person's account, sending mean texts, etc.
What are bully-victims?
Bully-victims can become bully and victim. They were once victimized and will later on inflict the same behavior. The way he or she perceives bullying is a way to get the best shot in society.
What can YOU do to help a victim of bullying?
Tell a trusted friend
Tell your favourite teacher
Tell your school counsellor
Tell your parents or siblings
Sit with them at lunch
Be friends with them
Help them out in private or public
Invite them
Stand up for them
How can witnessing bullying affect someone?
Those who witnessed bullying become fearful, powerless to act, guilty for not acting and tempted to participate.
Bullying and the Brain: Why does the bully's brain light up when bullying someone?
Scientific research has found that a bully's brain lights when bullying. This shows that the bully actually gets pleasure from seeing their victims in pain.
Give me an example of another type of bullying
Indirect bullying, psychological bullying, etc.
Girls are more often ___ bullies.
Boys are more often _____ bullies.
Girls are more often social, verbal, cyber bullies.
Boys are more often physical, verbal bullies.
1 in ___ children have been victims of bullying in schools in Canada.
1 in 7 kids in school in Canada have been a victim of bullying in school this year 1 in 5 kids in school in Canada have witnessed cyberbullying against their friends and peers.
What are the four roles bystanders can play in a bullying situation?
Outsiders witness the bullying situation, but stay out of it and do not get involved.
Defenders help by intervening when bullying occurs or extend support to the person being bullied – privately or in the moment – or take other actions to address the bullying.
Reinforcers support the youth who bullies or bullying behavior and may laugh, encourage, or cheer during or after the bullying incident.
Assistants help the individual doing the bullying and join in. For example, an assistant may physically restrain or block the target of bullying so that they cannot get away.